Immigrant Woes
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Even with Biden in power, immigrant spouses in the US face delays and obstacles for work permits
Though the administration has withdrawn Trump’s plan to cancel H-4 EAD work authorisations, the process remains extremely taxing.
Tejeswi Pratima Dodda
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For 6-year-old girl heard in audio from US border, a memorised phone number proved to be a lifeline
As the US attempts to reunite migrant families after backlash, children will bear the burden of helping to identify who and where their parents are.
Ginger Thompson, ProPublica
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The eugenics and white supremacy link to America’s policy of criminalising immigration
The history of the statute that can make it a felony to illegally enter the country involves some dark corners of U.S. history.
Ian MacDougall, Propublica
Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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50 Indians among immigrants separated from family and detained in prison under Trump policy: Report
The Asia Pacific American Network of Oregon said a total of 123 refugees, the majority of them South Asians, were transferred to the prison in the last month.
Scroll Staff
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What a survey in UK ranking Indians above other South Asians says of attitudes towards immigrants
YouGov asked 1,668 UK adults whether immigrants from various parts of the world had made a positive or negative contribution to British life.
Rakib Ehsan, The Conversation
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Bangladesh’s freedom fighter, Canada’s security risk: Man who supported 1971 war can’t enter Ottawa
A Canadian citizen with Bangladeshi roots has been unable to get his parents to the country because of a section in the immigration law.
Tribune Desk
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Trump’s plan to ban spouses of H-1B visa holders from working is a big mistake that will hurt women
A scholar explains why withdrawing work authorisation for spouses who have been living in the US for more than half a decade is a step in the wrong direction.
Amy Bhatt, The Conversation
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US ends special status for 59,000 Haitians that allowed them to work there legally without visa
Without the Temporary Protected Status – granted after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti – the immigrants have till July 2019 to return to their country.
Scroll Staff
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US administration grants 90-day window to eminent Indian doctor couple facing deportation
A Customs stamp reads that their documents expire in June 2017, while Immigration said they had already expired in the same month of last year.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Trump’s plan: Deport to Mexico immigrants crossing border illegally, regardless of nationality
The idea is part of a raft of immigration proposals signed by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly.
Marcelo Rochabrun, ProPublica & Ginger Thompson, ProPublica
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From inspiring 'Swades' to being questioned on immigration status: Aravinda Pillalamarri's journey
The Indian-American activist and her husband have been working towards sustainable development in India for decades.
Dilip D’Souza